Re: Any Question Too Strange?

On Dec 27, 10:15 pm, New...@xxxxxxx wrote:
On Thu, 27 Dec 2007 17:17:06 -0800 (PST), sandie.p...@xxxxxxxxx wrote:
On Dec 20, 11:41 am, jojocm2...@xxxxxxxxx wrote:

While most modern practitioners are in agreement about
Sargenti "paste" as a fill material. Dr. Sargenti introduced
some novel endodontic concepts. You should research the
subject before you start mouthing off.

*To the regs only: <hehe, gotta get that dental pun in there>

Sandie, you should search the aae.org about their current scientific
opinion and official position on this subject.
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The AAE still has their position statement on their website.


http://www.aae.org/dentalpro/EducationalResources/guidelines.htm



AAE Position Statement


The American Association of Endodontists (AAE) is dedicated to
maintaining the highest quality of care in the practice of
endodontics. As part of that dedication, the AAE actively supports
the
use of safe and effective materials in connection with root canal
treatment. The AAE recognizes that legitimate differences of
professional opinion may exist as to the "safest" or "most effective"
material for a specific patient or specific circumstances. In
recognition of those legitimate differences of professional opinion,
the AAE does not endorse the use of specific materials. However, the
AAE does recommend against the use of paraformaldehyde-containing
materials as they have proven to be both unsafe and ineffective.


Paraformaldehyde-containing endodontic filling materials or sealers
(frequently known as Sargenti pastes, N-2, N-2 Universal, RC-2B or
RC-2B White) should not be used for endodontic treatment because
those
materials are unsafe. Extensive scientific research has proven
unequivocally that paraformaldehyde-containing filling materials and
sealers can cause irreversible damage to tissues near the root canal
system including the following: destruction of connective tissue and
bone; intractable pain; paresthesia and dysthesia of the mandibular
and maxillary nerves; and chronic infections of the maxillary sinus.
Moreover, scientific evidence has demonstrated that the damage from
paraformaldehyde-containing filling materials and sealers is not
necessarily confined to tissues near the root canal. The active
ingredients of these filling materials and sealers have been found to
travel throughout the body and have been shown to infiltrate the
blood, lymph nodes, adrenal glands, kidney, spleen, liver and brain.


Public health concerns and litigation have made the AAE aware of a
significant number of patients who have suffered injuries as a result
of treatment with paraformaldehyde-containing filling materials and
sealers. Undoubtedly, there are many other patients who have also
suffered injuries because of these materials, but whose injuries have
not been publicly disclosed.


Safe and effective root canal filling materials and sealers are
available. In light of the availability of safe and effective
alternatives, the American Association of Endodontists recommends
against the use of paraformaldehyde-containing filling materials or
sealers because the use of such is below the standard of care for
endodontic treatment.


http://www.aae.org/NR/rdonlyres/14F3726F-DA2D-4155-97E9-D0201E690B17/...




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